the elec tions of 1824 and 1828

1824Henry Clay Kentucky

Favored national bank, protective tariffs, nationwide internal improvements (The American System)

Andrew Jackson Tennessee Heroism at Battle of New Orleans

William Crawford the South States’ rights, strict interpretation of

const. John Quincy Adams New England

Nationwide internal improvements, NO protective tariff

Nobody wins a majority in the Electoral College

Eliminate lowest candidate (Clay)House of Representatives elects

president

Henry Clay (Speaker of the House) supports John Quincy Adams

Voters are swayed toward Adams

Adams wins, appoints Clay as Sec. of State

Jackson’s supporters cry foul!

Mudslinging campaign

Jackson says Adams is a snob, a gambler, and is untrustworthy

JACKSON WINS!

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